dji MATRICE 200 User manual

MATRICE 200

V1.4

2018.11

User Manual

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Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Flight

The following materials have been produced to help users make full use of the MATRICETM 200.

1. In the Box

2. Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

3. Quick Start Guide

4. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

5. User Manual

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended.

Afterwards, prepare for your rst ight by using the Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more

comprehensive information.

Watch the video tutorials

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Matrice 200 correctly and safely:

http://www.dji.com/matrice-200-series/info#video

Download the DJI GO 4 app

Be sure to use the DJI GOTM 4 app or other apps compatible with DJI aircraft during ight.

Scan the QR code or visit

“https://m.dji.net/djigo4” to download the app.

For the best experience possible, use mobile devices running Android v4.4 or iOS v9.0 or above.

* For increased safety, the ight is restricted to a height of 30 m and distance of 50 m when not connected or logged

into the app during ight, including DJI GO 4 and all apps compatible with DJI aircraft.

Download the DJI Assistant 2

Download and install the ASSISTANTTM 2 before use.

http://www.dji.com/matrice-200-series/info#downloads

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Contents

Using this manual 2

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI GO 4 app 2

Download the DJI Assistant 2 2

Product Prole 6

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Assemble the Aircraft 6

Preparing Remote Controller 8

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 10

Aircraft 13

Flight Controller 13

Flight Mode 13

Flight Status Indicator 14

Vision System and Infrared Sensing System 15

Return-to-Home (RTH) 19

Intelligent Flight Modes 24

Flight Recorder 29

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 29

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 29

DJI AirSense 35

Aircraft Rear Components 36

Remote Controller 38

Remote Controller Prole 38

Remote Controller Operations 38

Dual Remote Controller Mode 43

Remote Controller Status LED 45

Linking the Remote Controller 46

Camera and Gimbal 49

Camera 49

Gimbal 50

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DJI GO 4 53

Equipment 53

Editor 57

SkyPixel 57

Me 57

Flight 59

Flight Environment Requirements 59

GEO (Geospatial Environment Online) System 59

Flight Restrictions 60

GEO Unlocking 63

Preight Checklist 63

Calibrating the Compass 63

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 65

Starting/Stopping the Motors 65

Stop the Motor Mid-ight 66

Flight Test 66

Appendix 69

Specications 69

Aircraft Status Indicator Description 72

Upgrading the Firmware 72

Carrying Box Descriptions 73

After-Sales Information 74

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Product Prole

This chapter describes the features of

the Matrice 200, shows how to assemble

the aircraft, and contains diagrams of

the aircraft and remote controller with

component explanations.

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Product Prole

Introduction

The Matrice 200 is a powerful aerial imaging system with class-leading agility and speed, redundant

components for maximum reliability, and new smart features that make performing complex tasks

easy. Gimbal cameras can be easily exchanged to suit your application's needs. Dual frequency

remote controller transmission makes HD video downlink more stable and efcient. Upgraded With

TapFlyTM and ActiveTrackTM ight modes, the Matrice 200 can y anywhere you tap on screen and

track moving subjects effortlessly.

Feature Highlights

The Matrice 200’s mechanical design, along with quick-release landing gears and folding arms,

makes it easy to transport, store, and prepare for ight. The drone’s new airframe design gives it an

IP43 Ingress Protection Rating, in accordance with the global IEC 60529 standard.

Flight Controller: The flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight

experience. A new ight recorder stores critical data from each ight. A system of visual sensors

enhance hovering precision when ying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable. Dual

IMUs and barometers design provides redundancy.

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range (up to 4.3mi (7km)) HD downlink is powered by an

en hanced version of DJI LIGHTBRIDGETM. Support of 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz ensures a more reliable

con nection in environments with more interference.

Camera and Gimbal: The camera unit is now independent from image processor so that you have

the exibility to choose the perfect gimbal and camera system (including ZENMUSETM X5S、X4S、

XT*、XT 2, and Z30) for each of your application. This means that regardless of which camera you

choose, you have the same powerful processing backing it.

Intelligent Flight Battery: The Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an

advanced power management system. The drone provides up to 27 minutes of ight with standard

batteries and 38 minutes with optional high-capacity batteries without payload.

* The Zenmuse XT Gimbal Adapter is required when mounting the Zenmuse XT gimbal to the Matrice 200 series

aircraft.

Both DJI GO 4 and DJI Pilot support the Zenmuse X5S, X4S, and Z30. DJI Pilot is required if using the Zenmuse XT

and XT 2.

Assemble the Aircraft

Installing the Landing Gears Unfolding the Aircraft

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Unfold the frame arm, slide the arm lock to the end of the frame

arm, then rotate it about 90° until the silver line lies within the

range of the icon.

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Mounting the Propellers

Mounting the Gimbal and Camera

Mounting the Intelligent Flight Batteries

Propellers

without silver

rings go on

motors without

any marks.

Press the propeller down

onto the mounting plate

and rotate in the lock

direction until secure.

Propellers

with silver

rings go on

motors with

the same

color marks.

Check that the propellers are secure

before each ight.

Make sure to press down the gimbal detachment button when rotating the gimbal lock to

remove the gimbal and camera. The gimbal lock should be fully rotated when removing the

gimbal for the next installation.

Press the gimbal

detachment button

to remove the cover.

Align the white

and red dots and

insert the gimbal.

Rotate the gimbal

lock to the locked

position.

Insert the battery pair.

Press once to check the battery level.

Press once, again, and hold to turn on/off. AB

Low

High

Only use battery slot B when using one battery to supply power.

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Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antennas as shown.

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, attach your mobile

device, then tighten the clamp to secure it.

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable.

3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the

back of the remote controller.

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Removing the Intelligent Flight Battery

Make sure to press the battery removal button when removing the battery.

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Aircraft Diagram

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Folded

1. FPV Camera

2. Forward Vision System

3. DJI Gimbal Connector V2.0 (DGC2.0)

4. Gimbal and Camera Detachment Button

5. Frame Arms

6. Motors

7. Propellers

8. ESC LEDs

9. Landing Gear

10. Upward Infrared Sensor

11. Aircraft Status Indicator

12. Linking Button/Linking Indicator

13. USB Port

14. USB Mode Switch

15. Battery Removal Button

16. Intelligent Flight Batteries

17. Battery Level Indicators

18. Power Button

19. Downward Vision System

20. Micro SD Card Slot

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Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Power Button

Used to turn the Remote Controller on and

off.

[2] Return-to-Home (RTH) Button

Press and hold to initiate Return to Home

(RTH).

[3] Control Sticks

Control the orientation and movement of

the aircraft.

[4] Status LED

Displays the Remote Controller's system

status.

[5] Battery Level LEDs

Display the battery level of the Remote

Controller.

[6] Power Port

Connect to the Charger to charge the battery

of the remote controller.

[7] Mobile Device Holder

Securely mounts your mobile device to the

remote controller.

[8] Antennas

Relay aircraft control and video signals.

[9] Handle Bar

[10] Control Dial (Gimbal/FPV)

Use this dial to control gimbal tilt. In Free

Mode, pressing and holding the C1 Button and rotating the control dial adjusts gimbal pan. To

adjust the tilt of the FPV camera, press and hold the C2 Button and rotate the control dial.

[11] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected

to a mobile device running the DJI GO 4 app.)

[12] Record Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

Switch between P-mode, S-mode, and A-mode.

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[14] Shutter Button

Press the Shutter Button to take a photo. Photos can also be captured during video recording.

[15] Pause Button

Press once to allow the aircraft to exit from TapFly, ActiveTrack, and Advanced mode.

[16] Micro USB Port

Use this port to upgrade the rmware.

[17] CAN Bus

Reserved extended port.

[18] HDMI A Port

HDMI A Port is for video output.

[19] USB Port

Connection to mobile device for DJI GO 4 app.

[20] C1 Button

Customizable through the DJI GO 4 app.

[21] C2 Button

Customizable through the DJI GO 4 app.

Aircraft

This section describes the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision System, and

the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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Aircraft

Flight Controller

The Matrice 200 ight controller features several important upgrades. Safety modes include Failsafe

and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if control signal is lost.

The ight controller can also save critical ight data from each ight to the on-board storage device.

The new ight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.

Flight Mode

The following ight modes are available for Matrice 200:

P-mode (Positioning) :

P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes the GPS and Forward

and Downward Vision Systems to locate itself, automatically stabilize, and navigate between

obstacles. Intelligent Flight Modes such as TapFly and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode.

When the Forward Vision System is enabled and lighting conditions are sufcient, the maximum

flight attitude angle is 25°. When forward obstacle sensing is disabled, the maximum flight

attitude angle is 30°.

When the GPS signal is weak and lighting conditions are too dark for the Forward and

Downward Vision Systems, the aircraft will only use its barometer for positioning to control

altitude.

Note: P-mode requires larger stick movements to achieve higher speeds.

S-mode (Sport):

The aircraft uses GPS for positioning. As Forward and Downward Vision Systems are disabled,

the aircraft will not be able to sense and avoid obstacles when in Sport Mode. Ground Station

and the Intelligent Flight functions are also not available in Sport Mode.

Note: Aircraft responses are optimized for agility and speed making it more responsive to stick

movements.

A-mode (Attitude):

When neither the GPS nor the Vision Systems are available, the aircraft will only use its barometer

for positioning to control the altitude. Ground Station and the Intelligent Flight functions are also

not available in A-mode.

The Forward Vision System is disabled in S-mode (Sport), which means the aircraft will

not be able to automatically avoid obstacles in its ight path. Be vigilant and stay clear

of nearby obstacles.

The aircraft’s maximum speed and braking distance are signicantly increased in S-mode

(Sport). A minimum braking distance of 164 feet (50 meters) is required in windless

conditions.

The aircraft’s responsiveness is signicantly increased in S-mode (Sport), which means a small

stick movement on the remote controller will translate into a large travel distance of the aircraft.

Be vigilant and maintain adequate maneuvering space during ight.

The aircraft’s descent speed is signicantly increased in S-mode (Sport). A minimum braking

distance of 164 feet (50 meters) is required in windless conditions.

Use the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller to select aircraft ight modes.

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Flight Status Indicator

The aircraft features Front LEDs, a Rear LED, and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these

LEDs are shown in the gure below:

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. Front and rear LEDs can be turned off in the

DJI GO 4 app. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the ight controller.

Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators.

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

Red, yellow, green,

blue, and purple ashes Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing

×4 Four yellow ashes Warming Up

Slow green ashing P-mode with GPS*

×2 Two green ashes P-mode with Forward and Downward

Vision Systems*

Rear LEDFront LED

Aircraft

Status Indicator

Atti Mode Warning

The aircraft will enter A-mode in the following two instances:

Passive: When there is weak GPS signal or when the compass experiences interference where the

Vision System is unavailable.

Active: Users toggle the ight mode switch to A-mode.

In A-mode, the Vision System and some advanced features are disabled. Therefore, the aircraft

cannot position or auto-brake in this mode and is easily affected by its surroundings, which may

result in horizontal shifting. Use the remote controller to position the aircraft.

Maneuvering the aircraft in A-mode can be difcult. Before switching the aircraft into A-mode, make

sure you are comfortable ying in this mode. DO NOT y the aircraft too far away as you might lose

control and cause a potential hazard.

Avoid ying in areas where GPS signal is weak, or in conned spaces. The aircraft will otherwise be

forced to enter A-mode, leading to potential ight hazards, please land it in a safe place as soon as

possible.

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Slow yellow ashing No GPS and Forward and Downward

Vision Systems

Fast green ashing Braking

Warning

Fast yellow ashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

Slow red ashing Low Battery Warning

Fast red ashing Critical Low Battery Warning

Red ashing IMU Error

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Solid Red Critical Error

Fast alternating red and yellow

ashing Compass Calibration Required

* Slow green ashes indicate P-mode, and fast green ashes indicate S-mode.

Vision System and Infrared Sensing System

The main components of the Vision System are located on the front and bottom of the aircraft, in-

cluding [1] [3] stereo vision sensors and [2] two ultrasonic sensors. The Vision Sys tem uses ultra-

sound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position, enabling precision hovering

indoors or in environments where a GPS signal is not available. The Vision System constantly scans

for obstacles, allowing the Matrice 200 to avoid them by going over, going around, or hovering.

The Infrared Sensing System consists [4] of two infrared modules on top of the aircraft. These scan

for obstacles on top side of the aircraft and is active in certain ight modes.

[2]

[4]

[3]

[1]

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Ultrasonic sensor detection range is depicted below.

Infrared Sensing System detection range is depicted below.

Detection Range

The detection range of the Vision System is depicted below. Note that the aircraft cannot sense

and avoid obstacles that are not within the detection range.

40cm

60cm

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Calibration

The Forward and Downward Vision System cameras are calibrated prior to delivery. However, these

cameras are vulnerable to impact and will require occasional calibration via DJI Assistant 2.

Calibration with the included Visual Calibration Plate.

1. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery and toggle the USB Mode Switch left.

2. Connect the Matrice 200 and the PC with a male to male USB cable.

3. Launch DJI Assistant 2 and log in with a DJI account.

4. Click M200SERIES and the calibration button.

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Point the aircraft toward the screen

2

Align the boxes

3

Pan and tilt the aircraft

DO NOT power off or unplug the USB cable after calibration. Wait for data calculation.

5. Place the side of visual calibration plate with the dots facing the Forward Vision System, and

follow the instructions in the DJI Assistant 2 to complete calibration.

6. Place the aircraft straight, and ensure the dotted side of the visual calibration plate faces the

Downward Vision System. Follow the instructions in DJI Assistant 2 to complete calibration.

Calibrating with a Screen

Follow the steps below to calibrate the camera.

Using the Vision System

The Vision System is activated automatically when the Matrice 200 is turned on. No further action is

required. The Vision System enables precision hovering indoors or in environments where GPS signal

isn't available.

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Follow the steps below to use the Vision System:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P-mode and place the aircraft on a at surface. Note that

the Vision System cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern varia-

tions.

2. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft will hover in place after takeoff. The aircraft sta-

tus indicators will ash green twice, which indicates the Vision System is work-

ing. Gently push the left stick up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place.

Assisted Braking from Obstacle Sensing

Powered by the Forward Vision System, the aircraft is able to actively brake when obstacles are

detected in front. Obstacle Sensing works best when lighting is adequate and the obstacle is

clearly textured. The aircraft must y at no more than 31 mph (50 kph) to allow for sufcient braking

distance.

ON OFF

Auto Hold

Using Infrared Sensing System

The Infrared Sensing System can only be used to avoid large, diffuse, and reflective obstacles

(reectivity >10%). Please be mindful of blind spots (Grey) of the Infrared Sensing System.

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The performance of your Vision System and Infrared Sensing System is affected by the surface

being own over. Ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when

operating above sound-absorbing materials and the cameras may not function correctly in

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither

GPS nor Vision System and Infrared Sensing System are available. Operate the aircraft with

great caution in the following situations.

The Vision System will be disabled when:

a) Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).

b) Flying over highly reective surfaces.

c) Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

d) Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

e) Flying in an areas where the lighting changes frequently or drastically.

f) Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces.

g) Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.

h) Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiling).

i) Flying at high speeds of over 31 mph (50 kph) at 2 meters or over 11 mph (18 kph) at

1 meter.

The Ultrasonic sensors will be disabled when:

a) Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet).

b) Flying over inclined surfaces that will deect sound waves away from the aircraft.

The Infrared be disabled when:

a) Flying over obstacles with too small effective infrared reective surface.

b) DO NOT cover the protective glass of the infrared module. Keep it clean and undamaged.

Keep sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect their effectiveness.

Vision System is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 10 meters.

The Vision System may not function properly when the aircraft is ying over water.

The Vision System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100 lux).

Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision System is in

operation.

Keep away from animals while operating the aircraft, as the ultrasonic sensors emit high-

frequency sounds which may disturb them.

Return-to-Home (RTH)

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There

are three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes

these three RTH types in detail.

GPS Description

Home Point

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is

the location from which the aircraft launched. The GPS signal strength is

indicated by the GPS icon . Less than 4 bars is considered a weak

GPS signal. The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home

point is recorded.

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The aircraft can sense and avoid obstacles when the Forward Vision System is enabled and

lighting conditions are sufcient. The aircraft will automatically ascend to avoid obstacles and

descend slowly as it returns to the home point. To ensure the aircraft returns home while facing

forward, it cannot rotate or y left and right during RTH while the Forward Vision System is

enabled.

Smart RTH

Use the RTH button on the remote controller or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO 4 app and

follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will

then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. Use the remote controller to control the

aircraft’s speed or altitude to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. As the aircraft returns,

it will use the primary camera to identify obstacles as far as 300m in front, allowing it to plan a safe

route home. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart

RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.

Low Battery RTH (Can be turned off in DJI GO 4 app)

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point

that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft

immediately when prompted. The DJI GO 4 app will display a notice when a low battery warning

is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-

second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the

remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the

aircraft’s current altitude and distance from the Home Point. If the RTH procedure is cancelled

following a low battery level warning the Intelligent Flight Battery may not have enough charge for

the aircraft to land safely, which may lead to the aircraft crashing or being lost.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long

enough to descend from its current altitude. The user cannot cancel the auto landing but can use

the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO 4 app, and is described below:

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Remaining ight time

Sufcient battery

level (Green)

Battery level Indicator

Power required

to return home

Critical Low battery level

warning (Red) Low battery

level warning (Yellow)

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